Janet Jackson delivered a double dose of ‘Nasty’ at the latest stop of her mega-selling Together Again Tour.

For, she gave a super sweet nod to Tinashe‘s latest hit of the same name while performing.

The moment will no doubt resonate with Nashe, who has long named Jackson as one of her main idols. She even took to the stage at the BET Awards 2015 to pay tribute to the legend.

Now, Ms. Jackson has joined the masses in toasting Tinashe in her “moment” by mixing the songs.

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With jaws still ajar at the sudden cancelation of the Lovers & Friends Festival 2024, Usher – who has spearheaded the live extravaganza since its launch – has issued a statement.

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In a major unforeseen development, the Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 has been canceled.

And the move comes less than 24 hours before the stacked and star-studded extravaganza was set to kick off.

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Beyonce and JAY-Z once again played host to a who’s who of Hollywood at their Oscar’s Gold Party 2024.

The super exclusive event has become an annual staple on the award season calendar and was attended by the likes of Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Normani, Stevie Wonder, Ciara, Kim Kardashian, and more.

Usher was also in the building and posed it up with The Carters.

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As the credits have rolled on the Queen Latifah-hosted 55th annual NAACP Image Awards, which aired Saturday (February 25) on BET, eyes are turning to the event’s truest star:  its coveted trophies.

Crowning the year’s best and brightest in music, film, television, literary work, and more, the NAACP honored big names like Usher, Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Damson Idris, and many more for their advancements of the representation of people of color in entertainment.

Curious to see who took home an award? See the full list inside:

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Dua Lipa has been heating up the scene with singles ‘Houdini’ and ‘Training Season/’

And while both are confirmed to serve as the first taste of the British belle’s forthcoming third studio album, it looks like she’s still working on fresh material.

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Check out Halle Bailey!

The singer-actress stuns on the cover of Essence Magazine’s special Black Women in Hollywood issue.

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If jaws dropped at the iconic performance roster set to rock the 2024 Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas, heads may spin after a peek at the legendary lineup of the inaugural ‘Fool in Love’ fest.

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The Lovers & Friends 2024 lineup lit up the internet in a way most shows could only wish.

Widely hailed as one of the most must-see spectacles in recent memory, the Las Vegas extravaganza boasts a roster of R&B and Hip-Hop royals all on the same bill.

One of the names that had the masses most excited was Mary J. Blige. 

However, her response to the unveiling saw the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul’s appearance at the festival thrust into doubt. Doubt that has now been dispelled.

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It’s almost time for the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honor actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Usher, Fantasia, Colman Domingo, ‘The Color Purple’, Victoria Monét, Ayo Edebiri, and ‘Rustin’ are among the names nominated multiple times across the category tally – which includes music, film, and TV nominees.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 16  show airs live on BET and CBS, head below to see the full nominations list…

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It’s that time of year again. The Oscars 2024 air live on March 10 on ABC.

As is always, eyes on mass are on which movies are up for honors at the latest installment of the historic ceremony.

Moments ago, it was revealed that Danielle Brooks received a nod for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in ‘The Color Purple.’

Elsewhere, Colman Domingo received a Best Actor nod for his stirring showing in ‘Rustin,‘ and Sterling K. Brown nabbed Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘American Fiction.’

Billie Eilish also landed a nomination for Best Original Song for her ‘Barbie’ anthem ‘What Was I Made For?’

But without further ado…check out the full list of nominees at the 96th Annual Academy Awards below…

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Chloe X Halle have new music on the way!

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